Enrique Riquelme congratulates Florentino Pérez after election defeat

Enrique Riquelme acknowledged his loss to Florentino Pérez in Real Madrid's presidential election, held June 7, 2026, at the Ciudad de Futbol training grounds. Riquelme, who mounted a significant challenge to Pérez’s long-standing presidency, emphasized that his campaign marked the start of greater member participation at the club. He congratulated Pérez and expressed the importance of ongoing discussions among Real Madrid members while respecting the club's recent legacy. Riquelme stated that this election should not mark the end of democratic engagement within the organization.

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